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About the Center for Executive Development Praha
The University of Pittsburgh's Joseph M.Katz Graduate School of Business joined forces with the US Business School Praha, Czech Republic, in a partnership project called the Center for Executive Development Praha (CEDP). The aim of this partnership is to offer a wide spectrum of the highest quality services in corporate executive education in the European region.
The center resides in the newly renovated premises of a historic building in the heart of Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. The convenient location makes for an easy accessibility by public transport (underground or tram) and offers an array of amenities in the vicinity, including the new Palladium shopping centre, pleasant restaurants, bars, theatres, cinemas, museums and much more.
About US Business School Praha (USBSP)
The US Business School Praha was founded in 1991, shortly after the Velvet revolution, and is therefore one of the oldest traditional business schools in the Czech Republic and post-communist region. Since its foundation till this day, the school has been specializing in top quality managerial education.
Originally, USBSP focused on offering full-time and part-time MBA programs in partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology.
In 2007, the school entered a new solid partnership with the University of Pittsburgh and the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. In this joint project, USBSP specializes in corporate programs for mid- to top-level executives.
USBSP is proud of having more than 600 successful Alumni in the leading positions in the region and all over the world.
Why CEDP
- Customization - our corporate programs are tailor-made to the specific needs of the client company.
- High Quality - professors from the University of Pittsburgh are flown in to teach every class.
- Flexibility - we combine a flexible approach and the local know-how of USBSP with the vast resources of the University.
- Accreditation - the University of Pittsburgh is proud of its prestigious AACSB accreditation.
- Experience - we have been among the leaders in executive education in the Czech Republic and surrounding region since 1991.
Our offer
- EMBA Worldwide - one of the top-ranked EMBA programs worldwide, offered by the University of Pittsburgh.
- Corporate EMBA program - tailor-made to the business needs of the client company, diploma awarded by the University of Pittsburgh.
- Certified Corporate Programs - tailor-made to the business needs of the client company, with certification from the University of Pittsburgh.
- Open Enrolment Courses for wide public - specialized business courses and workshops for individuals who wish to advance their knowledge and career.
On top of that, we can facilitate any form of business education projects upon client's wish such as:
- Educational events and conferences - with the renowned faculty of the University of Pittsburgh.
- Educational business trips - with outstanding business personalities (CEDP's worldwide business contacts).
- Coaching - we work with an extensive network of European and American coaches.